The Vermont town where restaurants add 18 percent to the bill for anyone who speaks F

Jungle Shift Jet · 08-29-2012, 04:30 PM

The Vermont town where restaurants add 18 percent to the bill for anyone who speaks French because 'foreigners are bad tippers'

Burlington, Vermont, has had an influx of French Canadians from Quebec
Restaurant owners say it's their solution to an influx of French-speaking Canadians from Quebec who are extraordinarily bad tippers -- sometimes leaving just $1 or a few cents tip on $50 or $100 tabs.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz24y9qjH00

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CanadaSteve · 08-29-2012, 04:40 PM

This is not unusual.

Had a restaurant when I worked in Banff that added 15% to the bill if you were 'from a culture not familiar with Canadian tipping customs.'

If people were not so cheap when they went out, these things would not happen.

Dirtstar · 08-29-2012, 04:48 PM

thanks to Jimmy and his cronies...

32green · 08-29-2012, 04:55 PM

This begs an interesting question that will prolly get this thread moved to the Political forum and then locked in a barrage of angry recrimination and verbiage;

There are other "groups" of folks in this country that are considered bad tippers to the point where waitstaff go online to complain and recount how they avoid their tables when possible;

Would a restaurant dare do that to them...and would they get away with it without the Justice Dept. stepping in with a CIvil Rights Violation investigation?

Just sayin.

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WestCoastOffensive · 08-29-2012, 04:57 PM

I got a tip for Vermont. Right betwixt your green mountains. yeah

Guy Incognito · 08-29-2012, 05:12 PM

I went to school, have a house and spend alot of time in northern VT/ Burlington, and this is nothing new. They tip in the fashion of the Europeans. It's painful to watch as a patron. On top of it, they're saving a good amount of money eating on our side of the border.

I LOVERMONT!

2milehighJet · 08-29-2012, 05:19 PM

Brits are also notoriously bad tippers.

But I believe in England the wage for servers is much higher than here, requiring no tip.

But when traveling you should find out the local customs and try to adhere.

brady's a catcher · 08-29-2012, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 32green

This begs an interesting question that will prolly get this thread moved to the Political forum and then locked in a barrage of angry recrimination and verbiage;

There are other "groups" of folks in this country that are considered bad tippers to the point where waitstaff go online to complain and recount how they avoid their tables when possible;

Would a restaurant dare do that to them...and would they get away with it without the Justice Dept. stepping in with a CIvil Rights Violation investigation?

Just sayin.

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Tipping is for the birds....

PlumberKhan · 08-29-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadaSteve

...Canadian tipping customs...

I've seen Canadians throw "Loonies" at strippers. What exactly is their "custom"?

Dimitri_0515 · 08-29-2012, 06:20 PM

Timmy definitely had something to do with this.

32green · 08-29-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimitri_0515

Timmy definitely had something to do with this.

Yeah...iffin it was Cow tipping.

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Jetworks · 08-29-2012, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 32green

This begs an interesting question that will prolly get this thread moved to the Political forum and then locked in a barrage of angry recrimination and verbiage;

There are other "groups" of folks in this country that are considered bad tippers to the point where waitstaff go online to complain and recount how they avoid their tables when possible;

Would a restaurant dare do that to them...and would they get away with it without the Justice Dept. stepping in with a CIvil Rights Violation investigation?

Just sayin.

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Sometimes your posts and commentary just leave me nodding my head in approval.

But most of the time it just leaves me with a red mark on my forehead.

Timmy® · 08-29-2012, 07:40 PM

They're known as "Queebs". You don't even need to hear their accent, they all wear the same little rectangular glasses.

I have no problem with them except for the chain-smoking at outdoor tables.

They've been cool to me here and in Canada. Although they are starting to
hoard the IPA from our small breweries just like New Yorkers.

Timmy® · 08-29-2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WestCoastOffensive

I got a tip for Vermont. Right betwixt your green mountains. yeah

your dude running for AG lost.

WestCoastOffensive · 08-29-2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmy®

your dude running for AG lost.

I understand he was going to get really tough on the black market for prescription painkillers in your northeast areas. That's what his sister told me.

Timmy® · 08-29-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WestCoastOffensive

I understand he was going to get really tough on the black market for prescription painkillers in your northeast areas. That's what his sister told me.

that would probably be my number one concern

Fishooked · 08-29-2012, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmy®

They're known as "Queebs". You don't even need to hear their accent, they all wear the same little rectangular glasses.

Hipsters?

jetman67 · 08-31-2012, 03:34 PM

The percentage I tip really depends on the quality of service. If someone provided awful service (it does happen) they are usually lucky to see 5%. On the other side of the spectrum, when a waiter/waitress goes above and beyond, they get a tip above the average server. I recently gave a 25% tip when a server went way beyond her job the night I got engaged.

I dont buy into a flat percentage across the board, and if someone is just awful, Im not going to reward them for a job not well done.

Timmy® · 08-31-2012, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetman67

The percentage I tip really depends on the quality of service.

That's how it should be. My wife is a big enough chump that she'll pay twenty percent for lousy service.

I believe there are times waiters should get zero, I may have actually done this once or twice. Thinking about it, the waitresses probably thought I forgot or another employee took it. Next time, next to the tip portion of the check, I'll write in eight cents.

@lex · 08-31-2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetman67

The percentage I tip really depends on the quality of service. If someone provided awful service (it does happen) they are usually lucky to see 5%. On the other side of the spectrum, when a waiter/waitress goes above and beyond, they get a tip above the average server. I recently gave a 25% tip when a server went way beyond her job the night I got engaged.

I dont buy into a flat percentage across the board, and if someone is just awful, Im not going to reward them for a job not well done.

+1

08-29-2012, 04:30 PM	#1
Jungle Shift Jet Occasionally stoops to uploading hotties pix to boost his postcount All Pro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alive with a superior intellect in an erudite world of fine tastes that you will never, EVER acquire Posts: 5,032	The Vermont town where restaurants add 18 percent to the bill for anyone who speaks F The Vermont town where restaurants add 18 percent to the bill for anyone who speaks French because 'foreigners are bad tippers' Burlington, Vermont, has had an influx of French Canadians from Quebec Restaurant owners say it's their solution to an influx of French-speaking Canadians from Quebec who are extraordinarily bad tippers -- sometimes leaving just $1 or a few cents tip on $50 or $100 tabs. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz24y9qjH00 Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz24y94MCUS

08-29-2012, 04:40 PM	#2
CanadaSteve Liked the draft picks....meat and potatoes. All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 6,512	This is not unusual. Had a restaurant when I worked in Banff that added 15% to the bill if you were 'from a culture not familiar with Canadian tipping customs.' If people were not so cheap when they went out, these things would not happen.

08-29-2012, 04:48 PM	#3
Dirtstar Snubbed a man just to watch him cry. Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,774	thanks to Jimmy and his cronies...

08-29-2012, 04:55 PM	#4
32green The original road-kill pus slurper. MMMmmm pus. Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The depths of Despair. Posts: 37,672	This begs an interesting question that will prolly get this thread moved to the Political forum and then locked in a barrage of angry recrimination and verbiage; There are other "groups" of folks in this country that are considered bad tippers to the point where waitstaff go online to complain and recount how they avoid their tables when possible; Would a restaurant dare do that to them...and would they get away with it without the Justice Dept. stepping in with a CIvil Rights Violation investigation? Just sayin. -

08-29-2012, 04:57 PM	#5
WestCoastOffensive Lying to the Smithsonian Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,638	I got a tip for Vermont. Right betwixt your green mountains. yeah

08-29-2012, 05:12 PM	#6
Guy Incognito Waxin Practice Squad Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 259	I went to school, have a house and spend alot of time in northern VT/ Burlington, and this is nothing new. They tip in the fashion of the Europeans. It's painful to watch as a patron. On top of it, they're saving a good amount of money eating on our side of the border. I LOVERMONT!

08-29-2012, 05:19 PM	#7
2milehighJet Needs to sharpen his edges All League Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Breckenridge, CO Posts: 3,138	Brits are also notoriously bad tippers. But I believe in England the wage for servers is much higher than here, requiring no tip. But when traveling you should find out the local customs and try to adhere.

08-29-2012, 06:20 PM	#10
Dimitri_0515 Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,182	Timmy definitely had something to do with this.

08-29-2012, 07:40 PM	#13
Timmy® JI's own Reverend Jim. Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 23,469	They're known as "Queebs". You don't even need to hear their accent, they all wear the same little rectangular glasses. I have no problem with them except for the chain-smoking at outdoor tables. They've been cool to me here and in Canada. Although they are starting to hoard the IPA from our small breweries just like New Yorkers.

08-31-2012, 03:34 PM	#18
jetman67 Wants a Superbowl, Thats It!!! Hall Of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Somewhere Posts: 10,380	The percentage I tip really depends on the quality of service. If someone provided awful service (it does happen) they are usually lucky to see 5%. On the other side of the spectrum, when a waiter/waitress goes above and beyond, they get a tip above the average server. I recently gave a 25% tip when a server went way beyond her job the night I got engaged. I dont buy into a flat percentage across the board, and if someone is just awful, Im not going to reward them for a job not well done.